Cooling System
If the vehicle has the Duramax® Diesel engine, see the Duramax® Diesel Supplement for more information.
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature.
5.3 L Engine Shown (4.3 L, 4.8 L, 6.0 L and, 6.2 L Engines Similar)
A. Coolant Surge Tank
B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
C. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
WARNING
An electric engine cooling fan can start even when the engine is not running. To avoid injury, always keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any engine cooling fan.
WARNING
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle.
Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always use DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle.
See also:
Removing and Replacing the Floor Mat
The driver side floor mat is held in place by two retainers.
1. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove.
2. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings o ...
If Steam is Coming from the Engine Compartment
WARNING
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Turn it off and get everyone away from t ...
Tow/Haul Mode
(Tow/Haul): The vehicle may have a Tow/Haul mode.
The button is located on the instrument panel under the climate controls.
Push the button to activate the system. Push it again to deactivate the s ...